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London Borough of Southwark
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Southwark. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,315Searchable applications
628Recorded as pending
94%Approval rate · 598 approved or refused records
33Refused applications

565 approved · 33 refused · 13 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 May 1986 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Article 4 direction areas480 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. Granted26/AP/1940

    5 DAY NOTIFICATION: T1. Dead Tree. Unable to identify. Fell to ground level. Situated at the front of the property at Elm Lodge.

    Elm Lawn Dulwich Common London Southwark SE21 7EW

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  2. Granted26/AP/1941

    Replace all single-glazed timber sash and casement windows with slimline double-glazed timber sash and casement windows.

    5 Brunswick Park London Southwark SE5 7RH

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  3. Granted26/AP/1942

    Certificate of lawfulness (existing) to confirm that planning permission 22/AP/1006 was lawfully implemented within the prescribed time period

    Peckham Rye Railway Station Station Way London Southwark SE15 4RX

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  4. Granted26/AP/1943

    Construction of rear dormer, installation of rooflights on east and west facing roof slopes, installation of new bin and bike stores within front garden and new hard and soft landscaping, and replacement of existing ground floor window and door to west elevation.

    35 Carver Road London Southwark SE24 9LS

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  5. Granted26/AP/1944

    Display of one externally illuminated advertisement sign (8.2m x 6.2m) at The Clock Tower within temporary scaffolding shroud, incorporating a 1:1 facsimile of the building and its architectural features printed on it for a temporary period of 8 months.

    The Clock Tower 1 Rye Lane And 68-72 Peckham High Street London Southwark SE15 5EW

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  6. Granted26/AP/1946

    T1 - Self sown medium Holm oak, growing against base of wall. Section fell to ground level and poison stump. Plant 1 x replacement Persian Silk tree or Pear.T2 - Medium Mimosa tree. Crown thin canopy by 20%, reduce canopy south east direction by 10% and remove 2 small lower branches in south east direction. Reduce elongated upper branch by 2m.

    199B Camberwell Grove London Southwark SE5 8JU

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  7. Granted26/AP/1947

    Works to a tree subject to a TPO T1 10m Norway Maple ?crimson king? - Crown reduce a 10m tree by 2m to leave at 8m and reduce a 6m spread by 2m on all compass points

    Herne Hill United Church Red Post Hill London Southwark SE24 9PW

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  8. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1948

    Refurbishment of the existing residential flat including the installation of an air source heat pump to the rear elevation, replacement external lighting to the entrance door, reconfiguration of external pipework and vents.

    117A Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7BL

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  9. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1949

    Listed building consent for the refurbishment of the existing residential flat, including internal alterations, repair and refurbishment of existing timber sash windows, installation of thin thermal single glazing and secondary glazing, installation of an air source heat pump to the rear elevation, associated external alterations and servicing.

    117A Dulwich Village London Southwark SE21 7BL

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  10. Granted26/AP/1950

    Details of all reserved matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) pursuant to hybrid planning permission ref. 18/AP/1604 dated 29th May 2020 (as amended by Section 73 application ref. 25/AP/0242 dated 11th May 2026) for comprehensive mixed use development of the Canada Water Masterplan site. Reserved Matters approval sought for the construction of a two-way carriageway along Printworks Street to serve the Canada Water Masterplan and neighbouring developments and associated public realm and landscape improvements.

    Canada Water Masterplan Printworks Street And Land Adjacent To Zones H And L London SE16 7LL

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  11. Granted26/AP/1951

    Details of all reserved matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) pursuant to hybrid planning permission ref. 18/AP/1604 dated 29th May 2020 (as amended by Section 73 application ref. 25/AP/0242 dated 11th May 2026) for the comprehensive mixed use development of the Canada Water Masterplan site. Reserved Matters approval sought for the construction of a single carriageway along Printworks Street to serve the Canada Water Masterplan and neighbouring developments and associated public realm and landscape improvements.

    Canada Water Masterplan Printworks Street And Land Adjacent To Zones H And L London SE16 7LL

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  12. Under consideration/assessment26/EES/0030

    Demolition of existing industrial units (use class E(g)(iii) and B8) and the construction of a storage and distribution facility (use class B8) and workspace (flexible use class E(g)(i)/(ii)/(iii))) together with vehicular and pedestrian accesses, parking, associated works and landscaping.

    Unit 23 And 24 Old Jamaica Business Estate 24 Old Jamaica Road London SE16 4AW

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  13. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1952

    Details of condition 5 (Hard and soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission 20/AP/3489 'Minor material amendment to planning permission 16/AP/2030 (Demolition of redundant single storey outbuildings and erection of part two/part three storey extension to front, 4 storey extension to the rear and two storey extension to the northern flank to accommodate ancillary cafe, community facilities and office space, extension of basement, re-instatement of the original full-height entrance hall and the original entrance canopy and entrance doors on Medlar Street, with front roof garden at the second floor level and associated parking) comprising:Reduced basement; andExternal link along north facade reduced from two storeys to one.'

    254-268 Camberwell Road London Southwark SE5 0DP

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  14. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1953

    Details of condition 4 'Design and construction method statement' pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/2838 'Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new 15-storey building with rooftop plant, containing a hotel, office, retail and restaurant space, together with public realm improvements and other associated works.'

    21 St Georges Road London Southwark SE1

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  15. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1954

    Details of condition 3 'Site Contamination' pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/2838 'Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new 15-storey building with rooftop plant, containing a hotel, office, retail and restaurant space, together with public realm improvements and other associated works.'

    21 St Georges Road London Southwark SE1

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  16. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1955

    Details of Condition 33b 'BREEAM - Certified Post Construction Review' insofar as it relates to Plot A2 (Office and Retail) pursuant to planning permission ref. 18/AP/1604 dated 29th May 2020 (as amended by Section 73 application ref. 25/AP/0242 dated 11th May 2026) for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Canada Water Masterplan.

    Canada Water Masterplan - Land Bounded By Lower Road (West), Redriff Road (South), Quebec Way (East) Surrey Quays Road And Canada Water Dock (North) And Site At Roberts Close London SE16

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  17. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1956

    Details of Condition 9 'Sample mateirals' as required by full planning permission 19/AP/7613 dated 02/12/2021 for 'Demolition of existing building and construction of a four-storey plus basement building comprised of (Class B1) at ground floor and basement levels and eight residential accommodation (Class C3) at first, second and third floor levels.'

    4 - 12 Bittern Street London Southwark SE1 1PL

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  18. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1957

    Advertisement consent for a fascia Type Sign - External suspended illuminated letters 'Holland & Barrett' to store front elevation, mounted above store entrance.White vinyl lettering 'SINCE 1870' applied to transom glazing directly above store entrance doors.Illuminated protection sign mounted externally to store front, to the right hand side of the shop front window (as looking at the store).2 No. Digital Media screens mounted internally behind main store windows. 1 each side of store entrance. Window manifestations vinyl H&B lettering applied to store windows.

    7 Kerning Street London Southwark SE1 6GP

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  19. Granted26/AP/1958

    Demolition of the existing rear extension and erection of a single-storey wraparound rear and side extension, together with associated alterations to existing openings, removal of the rear chimney and addition of wooden storage to the side. The proposals also incorporate previously approved roof works under planning permission ref. 25/AP/3282, comprising the enlargement of the existing rear dormer and installation of two rooflights.

    38 Winterbrook Road London Southwark SE24 9JA

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  20. Granted26/AP/1959

    Tree ID- Common Name Work Task Description69- Silver Birch- Remove Tree - Fell to ground level. 63 - Rowan- Remove Tree- Fell to ground level. 17- Snowy Mespilus- Remove Tree - Fell to ground level. All trees subject to The Dulwich Estate tree replacement policy

    5 , 8 And 15 Frank Dixon Way London Southwark SE21 7BB

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  21. Granted26/AP/1960

    Works to tree with a TCA: Works comprise routine maintenance - details of works contained in Works Order ID 390 for the 31 trees. Dulwich Estate Application for private estate owned public realm trees. Works primarily comprise crown lifting, removal of deadwood and minor tree works.

    Street Record Frank Dixon Way London Southwark

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  22. Granted26/AP/1961

    Removal of the 14 trees contained within Works Order 395, T3773, T2029, T3778, T7542, T7849, T3761 are to be replaced with standards. Riparian species including DED resistant elms, alder, willow, hazel, bird cherry. Self-set T2026, 7859, 7866, 7870, 3756, 7892, 7901, 7905 & 7935 to be offset through native hedge planting.

    Mill Pond College Road London Southwark SE21

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  23. Granted26/AP/1962

    5 Day Notification: De minimis works - 18 trees (details also contained in attached works order.Works Order 397 - Mill pond (pruning)Tree ID Common Name Work Task Description Comments 4617 Apple species- Deadwood > 5cm "Remove major deadwood. Sever ivy and strip to 1m. " 7919 Sycamore -Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 7916 Common Ash- Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 7907 Common hawthorn- Crown Lift Crown lift over footpath to 3m. 3766 Common Ash Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 3762 Common Ash - Deadwood > 5cm "Remove major deadwood. 7876 Common Aspen- Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood 7862 Common Ash - Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood 7855 Common Ash - Crown Reduction Prune to clear muga fence. Remove whole primary branches. 2013 Horse Chestnut- Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood and hanging branches. 2010 Corkscrew willow Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood and suspended limbs.2038 Pedunculate oak Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood 2020 Common Alder- Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 2017 Common Lime -Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood and prune back for vehicle barrier. Prune back to suitable sublateral growth. 2016- Common lime- Deadwood > 5cm Remove major deadwood. 2018- Weeping Willow- Crown Reduction Reduce overall canopy by 3-4m and prune back to suitable sublateral growth points. Also remove major deadwood and suspended limbs. 2030 Common lime- Deadwood > 5cm -Remove major deadwood 2031 Common lime -Deadwood > 5cm- Remove major deadwood.

    The Mill Pond Junction Of College Road And South Circular London Southwark SE21 7LE

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  24. Under consideration/assessment26/AP/1963

    Installation of a lightweight aluminum structure enclosure featuring a motorized glass fully retractable roof, sliding glass windows at the rear of the property

    224A Tower Bridge Road London Southwark SE1 2UP

    Received 7 Jul 2026

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